Chamberlain University Taps SNHU Veteran Manning as President to Drive Growth
Event summary
- Amelia Manning, former COO of Southern New Hampshire University, named Chamberlain University president effective May 18, 2026.
- Manning brings 20+ years of higher-education leadership, focusing on predictive analytics and student success infrastructure.
- Chamberlain University serves 40,000 students across 24 campuses, graduating 155,000 alumni nationwide.
- Manning succeeds Dr. Karen Cox, who retires after 7 years of leadership.
The big picture
Chamberlain University, the largest nursing school in the U.S., is betting on Amelia Manning's track record at SNHU to maintain its dominance in nursing education. The move comes as healthcare workforce shortages persist, and institutions face pressure to deliver practice-ready professionals at scale. Manning's focus on data-driven student success systems could further solidify Chamberlain's position as a leader in healthcare education.
What we're watching
- Scaling Student Success
- How Manning's predictive analytics and support infrastructure will integrate with Chamberlain Care® to sustain growth.
- Healthcare Partnerships
- Whether Chamberlain can deepen employer partnerships to place graduates in high-demand healthcare roles.
- Online Expansion
- The pace at which Chamberlain will grow its online programs to meet workforce needs.